MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
(Internal title: FBH Clinician I)
PAID INTERN OPPORTUNITY 

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Clinician to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies.  Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.  

WHO WE ARE: 

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 600 energetic and compassionate employees.

WHAT WE VALUE: 
Compassion  Diversity  Strength-Based-Approach  Social-Justice & Our Staff!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Starting Base Pay Range: $34.89 - $36.63 per hour

Additional Pay/Ability to Earn Additional Pay of:

• Coverage after hours: $1,800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8,000.00 per year

Training and Supervision:

• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

BENEFITS:  

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks vacation (to start)
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension 

JOB SUMMARY:

We provide family, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community.  Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope and promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on their family’s needs, including evenings and weekends, in the home and community setting of the youth and families.  This unique way of working allows Clinicians the opportunity to offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing room for creativity and needs driven work. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. 

This position will be based out of FBH Olympia. This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served. The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.

A full job description with qualifications may be shared with candidates identified for an interview. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE: 

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• This is an opportunity for a Paid Intern; therefore, must have graduated with a Master's degree or be enrolled in a Masters degree program related to Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioral Sciences. 
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5 Monday through Friday facility-based position
• Passion for helping families stay together
• Embraces a multi-cultural environment
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

If you are on our careers page and you are interested in being considered for this opening: please click on the blue link above, on this page, located on the upper right hand corner that says: "Apply for this job online" and upload your resume and answer a few questions for consideration. 

If you are not on our careers page: please copy and paste the following URL into your browser: https://fbh-ccsww.icims.com/jobs/intro to view our opportunities. Search for your jobs of interest and click on the blue link on the careers page, located on the upper right-hand corner that says: "Apply for this job online" and upload your resume and answer a few questions for consideration. 

For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org 

Internal applicants, please apply with your updated resume, letter of interest and answer a few questions, from Internal Applicants portal; then, by clicking on "Apply On-line for this opportunity" button on the upper right-hand corner. For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org .

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.